Darby Allin made a surprising return to AEW at All In: Texas, confronting a former <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE star and assisting Hangman Adam Page in capturing the World Title. Since then, Allin has appeared regularly on Dynamite and Collision, where his storyline hints at the possibility of a Darby Allin gruesome stipulation match against a former WWE Champion being arranged by AEW President Tony Khan.
Following his comeback, Darby Allin has focused his efforts on opposing Jon Moxley and his faction, The Death Riders. Moxley, a former WWE World Champion, and his group engaged in a growing feud with Allin, who temporarily left AEW to pursue his personal goal of climbing Mt. Everest. Their rivalry has intensified considerably upon Allin’s return.
The latest episode of Collision saw Allin nearly push Moxley, known in AEW as The Purveyor of Violence, off a fire escape, escalating tensions between the two. This week’s Dynamite is set to further explore the animosity, with Tony Khan rumored to be planning an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match featuring both wrestlers. This brutal match type involves barbed wire ropes wired to C4 explosives that detonate once the 30-minute mark hits, raising the stakes dramatically. Jon Moxley is familiar with this dangerous stipulation, having competed in a similar bout against Kenny Omega at AEW Revolution 2021.
While fans and insiders expect the gruesome nature of this potential match to suit the bitter feud, it remains speculative at this stage whether AEW will officially book it.
WWE Veteran Bully Ray Recommends Jon Moxley Take Time Off
On the Busted Open After Dark podcast, WWE hall of famer Bully Ray publicly suggested that Jon Moxley should step back from AEW for a while to preserve his character’s longevity.
“Moxley, in my opinion, should probably take a breather for a while. Go away, not because I don’t want to see you on my television, but because I think your character could use a break for a little bit. Go recharge the batteries.” —Bully Ray, WWE legend
Jon Moxley has developed a reputation as a relentless performer who seldom takes time off unless seriously injured. Bully Ray’s advice highlights concerns about the physical and creative toll of Moxley’s intense schedule within AEW.
The anticipated showdown between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley could mark a defining moment in both men’s AEW careers. If the Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match becomes official, it would represent one of the most violent and high-stakes encounters on the promotion’s calendar. Fans will be watching closely to see whether Tony Khan proceeds with this booking and how it might shape the futures of Allin, Moxley, and the AEW landscape going forward.
